SAGAR GAWADE
M365 Solution Architect and Lead
Dombivli (West)
Summary
IT Professional with over 14 years of experience in designing, architecting, and integrating Office 365 solutions, specializing in migrations from various platforms including on-premises, M365, Google Cloud, Lotus Note, and IBM.
- Expertise in responding to RFPs and RFIs for M365 solutions, managing comprehensive Office 365 customer transformations and onboarding processes.
- Completed 36-hour Project Management Professional Training.
- Led numerous cloud migrations using staged, cutover, hybrid techniques, and tools like Bit Titan, Share gate, Quest Migration Manager.
- Extensive experience with end-user computing technologies such as Microsoft Exchange, Office 365, SharePoint, MS Teams, and Azure.
- Decent knowledge on MDM and Microsoft EMS Microsoft Solution.
- Skilled in Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) and Azure AD Connect for directory synchronization.
- Accomplished in Office 365 tenant-to-tenant migrations, encompassing Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and OneDrive for Business.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certificates
3
3
Languages
Work History
O365 Solution Architect
LTImindtree
Mumbai
12.2021 - Current
- Established and maintained collaboration standards and provided accurate service estimates and proposals
- Spearheaded M365 Messaging project implementations and supported business development as subject matter expert
- Collaborated with architects to enhance delivery methods and shared best practices across teams
- Acted as steward of Messaging and Collaboration solutions, presenting to clients and partners.
- Improved solution efficiency by designing and implementing scalable architectures for enterprise clients.
Implementation Engineer
Avhan Technology Private Limited
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Spearheaded installation and configuration of communication software, including Dialer, IVRs, Loggers, and Scrubbers for 50 Customers.
- Expertly configured Telephony Cards, integrated Hard Phones & Dialers with PABX systems, and set up IP-based calling with Brake SIP-server
- Conducted PRI testing and evaluated call quality across various telephony cards
- Performed data scrubbing to verify telephone number validity and resolved client issues effectively.
O365 Tower Lead for Hybrid Migration
Capgemini
- 12.2021
- Led team of 10 engineers in Office 365 migrations
- Directed cutover migration for 1300 users utilizing Bit Titan and Quest Migration tools
- Developed key project documents, including end-user communication and training plans, and migration strategies
- Executed on-premises workload migrations to Azure, employing Azure Migration Tool and lift-and-shift strategies
- Managed daily ticketing system operations and provided end-user support.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects on time and within budget constraints
- Contributed to the development of standard operating procedures enhancing overall consistency in field processes
O365 Technical Lead
Wipro
03.2012 - 02.2020
- Headed 15-engineer team, driving Office 365 client engagements
- Executed complex, large-scale tech transformation projects in collaboration with executive teams
- Delivered new services within quality, time, and budget constraints according to governance standards
- Conducted comprehensive troubleshooting and analysis for Office products
- Led knowledge sharing initiatives and contributed to process and product enhancements.
- Collaborated with product managers, designers, and business stakeholders to define project requirements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
- Implemented continuous integration and deployment strategies for faster release cycles and improved application reliability
- Coordinated with cross-department teams like QA, DevOps, and Support to ensure seamless end-to-end software delivery process
Education
B.E. (Electronics & Telecommunication) - Electronics Technology
RMCET
Mumbai 01.2006 - 04.2010
Skills
End to End M365 Transformation
M365 and Hybrid Migration
M365 Administration and Solution
On Premise to M365 Solutuion
Technical Project Management
Technical consulting
Customer Support
Azure Administration
Certification
Currently pursuing PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
Work Availability
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Quote
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Walt Disney
Timeline
Implementation Engineer
Avhan Technology Private Limited
01.2024 - 01.2024
O365 Solution Architect
LTImindtree
12.2021 - Current
O365 Technical Lead
Wipro
03.2012 - 02.2020
B.E. (Electronics & Telecommunication) - Electronics Technology
RMCET
01.2006 - 04.2010
O365 Tower Lead for Hybrid Migration
Capgemini
- 12.2021
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 06/12/88
Painting, Travelling and Reading
Love painting and travelling to different place.
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 06/12/88
Painting, Travelling and Reading
Love painting and travelling to different place.